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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_11_04 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 4th, 1959, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Santoro Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr, Finson - Accountant Mrs, Brewer Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 7th, 1959 were approved as corrected, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting, NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1, Snow Removal--County Roads The Clerk presented an agreement with the County of West- chester for the removal of snow on County roads for the win- ___ ter season of 1959-1960 at a flat rate of $200, 00 per mile and requested a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign said agreement. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice on County roads within the unincorpora- ted section of the Town of Mamaroneck at aflat rate of $200, 00 per mile for the winter season of 1959-1960, Z. Appointment of Dog Enumerator The Clerk presented a letter from the New York State Depart- ment of Agriculture and Markets requesting appointment of an enumerator to take the dog census in the unincorporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck, and on motion by Councilman San- toro, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 108 of the Agri- culture and Markets Law, John C. Forrar be and he hereby is appointed as Dog Enumerator in the unin- corporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1960. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1, Letter from Larchmont Motel The Clerk presented a letter from Charles H. Mayone of the Larchmont Motel, dated October 29th, 1959, inquiring whether there was any change in the Board's thinking regarding the of- fer submitted by the Motel in 1958 for the purchase of certain Town-owned property adjoining the Motel, The Board directed the Supervisor to reply to Mr. Mayone advising him that there had been no change in its decision to retainthis property pending the development of the Hommocks area, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of October, 1959. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of October, 1959. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Date for Next Meeting of Board The Supervisor suggested since adoption of the Preliminary Budget for 1960 was required under the law between November 10th and 15th that the Board meet in Special session on Thurs- day evening, November 12th, and that the second regular meet- ing in November, scheduled to be held on Wednesday evening, November 18th, be dispensed with. Whereupon, all of the Councilmen being present and con- senting thereto with stipulation that notice of the special meet- ing be waived, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board convene in a Special Meeting on Thursday evening, November 12th, 1959, at 8;15 p.m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the second regular meeting of this Board scheduled to be held on Wednesday evening, November 18th, 1959, at 8.15 p.m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehoise, Weaver Street, Town of Ma- maroneck, be dispensed with. Z. Memorandum from Town Accountant The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Town Ac- countant requesting him to obtain authorization for the invest- - -- ment of Capital Reserve Fund cash in government obligations yielding from 4. 50 to 4. 68yyo interest rather than the 316 interest yield on a Certificate of Deposit in which said cash was pres- ently invested and which would mature on November 12th. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to invest cash in the Capital Reserve Fund in United States obligations. The Board commended the Accountant, Mr. Finson, and thanked him for bringing the matter to its attention at this time. 3. Bingo The Supervisor remarked on the adoption of Proposition No. 1 legalizing the conduct of Bingo games in the Town of Mamaroneck and directed the Town Attorney to work out the procedure and op- erating plans governing same in the Town. 4. Requests to Purchase Certain Town-owned Properties The Supervisor noted two requests to purchase certain Town- owned properties, one on Harrison Drive and one on Winthrop Street, which had been previously presented and requested that these be put over to the next meeting pending further in- vestigation and study, The Clerk was so directed, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Report of Councilman Santoro -- 1, Planting of Trees on Harmon Drive Councilman Santoro reported that all residents along that portion of Harmon Drive where the trees were to be planted had been notified that planting would be deferred to the spring due to the gas leakage which had affected the soil in the entire area adversely, 2, Proposed Pedestrian Staircase at Station Councilman Santoro reported that the Engineer has sub- mitted an estimate of the cost of a proposed pedestrian staircase to be located at the intersection of Vine Street and Station Road which would provide access to the railroadplat- form by crossing the parking plaza over the Thruway in the amount of $4, 000, 00. In answer to inquiry as to whether this matter had been discussed with the Thruway Authority, Councilman Santoro replied that it had not as yet since only a first rough esti- mate had been submitted to date. Report of Councilman Kane -- 1, Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolu- tion was adopted unanimously; WHEREAS the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Ar- ticle 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code , known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the cor- rection of said assessment roll. NOW$ THEREFORE$ BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 922 234 John McCarthy. $ 300 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 922 234 Helen Gale Duncan 270 922 420 John McCarthy 30 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 & 2045 Gabriel Vitro 1, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 304 25 Gabriel Vitro 100 304 90 Daniel A. Kadan & W 700 304 105 Christopher R. Landmann 400 304 2045 George L. Lord 500 Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Receipt of Check from The Garden Club of Larchmont Councilwoman Helwig spoke of the receipt of the $1, 000. 00 gift check from the Garden Club, stating that she was certain all were informed from the picture and article appearing on the front page of the November 3rd Daily Times. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY As the Attorney was absent, this report was deferred to the next meeting. WJ ,ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8.31 p.m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting, 1. Communications Commissioner Brush stated that there were no communica- tions to be presented. Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of October, 1959, which was received and filed. 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved - by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department; Con Edison $ 61. 15 it 5. 00 Carmine DeBartolo 22. 00 Coach N Four Steak House 155.98 Cozzi Bros. 84. 35 C. R. Deshensky 71. 50 Merson Uniform Co. Inc, 45, 19 N. Y. Telephone Co. 49. 95 Post Lodge 1, 210. 00 Wesco Fire Equipt & Service 199.65 West. it. Water Works 8. 33 Total $ 1, 913. 10 4. Other Business 1. Receipt of Manuals from National Board of Fire Underwriters Commissioner Brush informed the Board of the receipt of two manuals, one for the Fire Department and one for the Water Department, from the National Board of Fire Under- writers entitled "Standard Schedule for Grading Cities and Towns of the United States with reference to their Fire De- fenses and Physical Conditions. " Z. Fire Drill--Village of Larchmont and Town Commissioner Brush reported on the very successful combined drill held by the Village and Town at Flint Park for the benefit of the Girl Scouts, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8;35 p.m. ,); n C1 rk